Today we take the text of Matthew 3 and enter the story in our imaginations. Imaginative Contemplation is a different and playful way to engage with scripture and the Spirit, with the aim of growing in intimacy with the Lord.

Come out to the Judean wilderness where John is preaching that the Kingdom of Heaven has comes near. See what is happening, who else has come, and decide whether you will take part.

Thank you to Sue Rebus for pointing out to me that those coming to John were intimately familiar with the experience of submerging in water as a sign of moving forward spiritually. Perhaps you want to take a quick look at images of the mikveh online to inform the context of your prayer.

Contemplative at Home offers guided meditative prayer – space to slow down and listen to the truth that is being born out of God’s love for you today – drawing on Ignatian spirituality and at times, Lectio Divina.

All music by Pete Hatch. petehatch.com.